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Caught! BMW M4 testing
BMW’s new M4 has been caught testing at the Nurburgring, with these images giving us the best look yet at the new performance coupe.<
2014 Porsche Cayman by TechArt
The new Porsche Cayman is mega. In fact, we reckon it’s almost as good as the iconic 911.<
Renault's F1 city car
A Formula 1 car for the road isn’t a new concept. Ferrari, and even McLaren, have been doing it for years. But not like this.
Germany's latest motoring tech
Meet the latest piece of automotive technology to come out of Germany – the VOI scooter.
Renault teases 'F1 inspired' electric car
Mention ‘electric car’ and most people fall asleep. Mention Formula 1 however, and things are a little different.
The world's first 700km/h electric car
Electric cars are slow, economical and boring. Right? Wrong.<
Land Rover's Electric Defender
Forget what you know about electric cars. Land Rover has moved the goal posts. In a world of city-friendly EVs, Land Rover has broken the mould and built a hard-core electric off-roader.
Electric car comes with free recharging - forever
A car that promises free refueling "forever" has been launched at the Detroit Auto Show, and it's coming to Australia soon.
Bugatti's electric concept
Called the Bugatti Type Zero, this single-seater concept is based on the all-conquering Bugatti Type 35 of the 1920s.
Fastest Electric Cars
As Tesla announces plans for an updated version of their Roadster, we look at the quickest electric concepts, prototypes and production models to have four (or more) wheels.
Can you drift an electric car?
We've seen 'Will it blend?' and now thanks to our colleagues at UK motoring mag Autocar comes 'Will it drift?' — the first instalment of which features a 12.5kW electric-powered Renault Twizy.
Brabus tune electric smart car for Geneva Motor Show
Mercedes tuning specialist Brabus has revealed its ‘sports car with a green heart’, the Brabus smart fortwo electric drive, ahead of its debut at the Geneva Motor Show this week.
Holden Volt
WHERE to start with the Holden Volt? I’ll assume you know this is GM’s plug-in electric car with a range-extender petrol engine. So let’s kick off with a few disparate facts…
VW e-Up! ready for production
Volkswagen have announced that a full production version of its e-Up! concept will be available in 2013. The e-Up! is a zero-emissions electric version of the hugely popular Up! city car.
All electric DeLorean to enter production in 2013
The DeLorean Motor Company of Humble, Texas has announced plans to build all-electric version of the iconic, stainless steel gull-wing sports car made famous in the 'Back to the Future' films of the 1980's.
BMW's electric dreams
BMW has lifted the covers on concept versions of its two i models - the full electric i3 city car, and active hybrid i8 supercar.
The world's most efficient electric car
Acclaimed formula one racing car designer and creator of the iconic McLaren F1 supercar, has gone from fast to frugal with his latest design, the ultra compact T.27 city vehicle, claimed by its maker to be the world’s most efficient electric car.
Aussies still bypass electric cars
For many Australians, the perceived cost to own a "hybrid" or electric vehicle still outweighs the potential savings at the petrol pump
FRANKFURT 2009: Renault's electric four
From the floor: Renault shocked the Frankfurt show by unveiling four electric concept cars that will all be on the road within three years.
FRANKFURT 2009: Audi E-Tron
From the floor: Electrifying R8 hints at a greener supercar future ...
Lexus banks on hybrids
Japanese premium car maker says to forget diesels and biofuels; the longer term future is hybrid technology.
Prius vs Insight (again)
Maybe it's not quite the automotive equivalent of Ali vs Frazier, but the showdown between the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight hybrids nevertheless is the talk of Japan right now.
Honda CR-Z
Honda's plan to take petrol-electric power to the mainstream looks logical ...
Second sight - Honda Insight
Gen-two of Honda's hybrid won't lure buyers with its driving dynamics, but a $30K price tag and low running costs might have the pull to convert Prius zealots.